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DBA

Date Posted: Jan 5, 2026

Job #1685135
Contract
Columbus, Ohio, USA
55 - 65 per hour (USD)

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Responsibilities

  • Administer, design, implement and support highly available and scalable Mainframe DB2 & IMS database solutions
  • Implement data models, database designs, data access and table maintenance codes.
  • Implement and maintaining the DB2/IMS Databases with High Availability features using Data Partitioning and Database replications.
  • Resolve database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication and other data issues.
  • Work with Information Architects and Database Designers to implement the physical data model.
  • Develop the database performance monitoring process and analyze data for optimization opportunities.
  • Provide up to Level 2 on call support for the 24/7 DB2/IMS database environment.
  • Manage on-site backup and recovery process.
  • Plan for and execute required database upgrades or migrations.
  • Work with database admin tools like CA Platinum/ BMC/ IBM Admin tools, Mainview, IBM Data Studio, BMC Recovery management etc.

Skills Required

  • Database design/development, integration, performance monitoring & tuning, systems re-engineering and Operations support.
  • Knowledge of DB2 for z/OS along with mainframe related tools such as BMC, CA Platinum for monitoring, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF.
  • Expertise with IMS Full Function/Fast Path database implementation, REXX programming and MQ
  • Experience in IBM Replication CDC , QREP.
  • Capable of creating the roadmap, processes, best practices, standards, and strategies for continuous improvement, resiliency, and scalability.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence.
  • Proven background on database engineering, automation, monitoring, performance engineering design and implementations.
  • Strong execution mind-set to manage and track progress against transformation goals.
  • Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practicesPreferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Experience providing 24x7 rotational support.
  • Understanding of Distributed and Static SQL workloads
  • Familiar with IDAA (Data Analytics Accelerators)

Education & Work Experience

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

Title DBA

Location Columbus, OH

Client Industry - Fintech

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